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Anthribidae is a family of beetles also known as fungus weevils. The antennae are not elbowed, may occasionally be longer than the body and thread-like, and can be the longest of any members of Curculionoidea. As in the Nemonychidae, the labrum appears as a separate segment to the clypeus, and the maxillary palps are long and projecting.

Most anthribids feed upon fungi or decaying plant matter, and the larvae feed within dead wood. Some species of Choraginae feed upon seeds, while unusually, Anthribus feeds upon soft scales.
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~sexydawn119 3 days ago  Hobbyist General Artist
such a weird shaped head
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~Magic-diamond Apr 21, 2013  Hobbyist Photographer
Hi!
This photo is featured in :iconmacros-of-insects: journal: [link] :bug: Thank you for your submission!
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~Magic-diamond Apr 22, 2013  Hobbyist Photographer
You're very welcome!
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:w00t: This lovely piece has been featured here in the Tiny-Worlds Feature 2 at :icontiny-worlds-photo:

Please Fave/comment on the feature and take some time to Fave/comment on the wonderful work of our other members
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My pleasure :)
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*catelee2u Mar 12, 2013  Hobbyist General Artist
Excellent!
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Wish I knew what kind of anthribid this was... I really don't know the group as well as I'd like to.
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